Portland's 5 best spots for inexpensive sandwiches

17 July 2019
The Local Press

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Looking to sample the best sandwiches around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich spots in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Dutch's

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Topping the list is Dutch's. Located at 28 Preble St., it is the highest-rated budget-friendly sandwich spot in Portland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 216 reviews on Yelp.

Featured sandwiches include the crispy chicken thigh with bacon, cheddar cheese and red pepper jelly, and the grilled halloumi cheese with roasted red pepper hummus. A warm peanut butter and jelly sandwich is also on offer.

2. Market Street Eats

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Next up is Market Street Eats, situated at 36 Market St. With 4.5 stars out of 193 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

Sandwiches are served on Syrian pita as a wrap and include such fillings as ham, melted Swiss and provolone cheeses, and egg salad with bacon, lettuce and tomato, as well as vegetarian options like the avocado, cucumber and hummus.

3. OhNo Café

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West End's OhNo Café, located at 87 Brackett St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly spot 4.5 stars out of 116 reviews.

Breakfast sandwiches include hummus, spinach and tomato on a bialy, and lunch and dinner options include a grilled shrimp sandwich with bacon, lettuce and tomato and a veggie burger with avocado, tomato and spinach.

4. Ameera Bread

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Ameera Bread, a bakery and Middle Eastern spot in Deering Center, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 101 Yelp reviews. Head over to 845R Forest Ave. to see for yourself.

Featured wrap sandwiches include falafel and gyros, chicken or beef shawarma and Persian-style lamb or beef kabob.

5. The Local Press

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Over in Rosemont, check out The Local Press, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the restaurant by heading over to 276 Woodford St.

Roast beef, turkey, ham and caprese paninis are on offer, as well as sandwiches with homemade basil pesto, mushrooms and goat cheese. A kids menu features three peanut butter-combination sandwiches: with strawberry preserves; bacon and banana; or Nutella, bacon and banana.


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